Abstract
Bromeliaceae Juss., in several cultures for thousands of years it has been used for food, fibers, in ceremonies, medicines and ornamental plants. The phytochemical composition of the species of the family is chemodiverse, with the presence of fatty acids, phenolic compounds, vitamins, triterpenes and enzymes, exerting antibacterial, antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, antileukemic, proteolytic activities, non-polar natural products and production of bioactive peptides. As a result, the family has great chemical and pharmacological potential in order to contribute to scientific knowledge and the development of new drugs.
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